Concord, Mass.
1896
October 26
  Clear and warmer with strong W. wind.
  Spent last night alone at the cabin- a quiet
night with no sound of birds or animals save
one peculiar, low call which seemed to come 
from the river and which I thought might be
the voice of a Greebe although it was unlike
any Greebe known to me.
  I rose early this morning and climbed Ball's Hill
for the sunrise. Crows', Jays', Pine Linnets' &
Tree Sparrows' voices heard.
  Spent the day working in the woods with Pat.
Saw but few birds at evening while on the 
way up river. The wind was strong against
me & I had a hard but exhilirating paddle.